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Vistara in talks with lessors to fill long-haul gap amid 787 delays

Vistara is in talks with lessors about getting long-haul planes to cover a gap left by delays in Boeing 787 deliveries, chief executive Vinod Kannan said

Aviation industry veteran Sanjiv Kapoor appointed Jet Airways CEO

Kapoor has previously worked as chief operating officer at SpiceJet and chief strategy and commercial officer at Vistara.

Vistara to ramp up manpower to 5,000 this year, says CEO Vinod Kannan

The airline, which currently has 50 planes, aims to have 70 planes by the end of 2023 after taking into account some aircraft that will be returned to lessors

Financial viability important for starting new overseas flights: Vistara

With fuel cost being higher, we have to review where we should be looking at for additional operations, said Vistara's chief Vinod Kannan

Vistara partners with Allianz, offers optional travel insurance

Vistara on Friday said it has entered into an association with Allianz Partners to provide optional travel insurance to its passengers. "Effective February 16, Vistara customers have the option to avail travel insurance while booking their domestic or international flights," the airline's statement noted. The option is currently available to Indian citizens residing in India, and will be extended to other global markets, including Singapore, United Arab Emirates, and Europe in the second phase over the course of the year, it mentioned. The optional travel insurance coverage will provide protection in various cases such as trip cancellations and interruptions, significant travel delays, missed connections, medical emergencies abroad and baggage issues, it noted. Insured customers will be covered for medical emergencies including Covid-related illnesses, mandatory personal quarantine, and denial of boarding due to a suspected illness, it mentioned. "For added convenience, Allianz ..

6.4 million domestic passengers in Jan; 43% lower than Dec: DGCA

Around 64.08 lakh domestic passengers travelled by air in January, approximately 43 per cent lower than the 1.12 crore who travelled in December, Indian aviation regulator said on Friday

Amritsar-bound Vistara aircraft suffers tech snag; returns to Delhi airport

'Another aircraft was immediately arranged to fly passengers to Amritsar, which took off post a technical inspection,' says Vistara

Vistara's Amritsar-bound flight makes emergency landing after snag

There were 146 passengers onboard the flight when it took off from IGI for Amritsar.

Didn't fulfil expectations; addressing gaps on war footing: Vistara CEO

Admitting that Vistara fell short of customers' expectations in the last few months, its Chief Executive Officer Vinod Kannan has said the airline is addressing some of the gaps on a war footing while many changes and enhancements are in the offing. Kannan, in a letter to customers, acknowledged that the recent disruptions in services would have led to the alterations in their travel plans and the frustration over a long wait to reach out to the airline's call centre. We have always wanted to make flying an experience that is not transactional, but a joyous and memorable 'new feeling.' However, I admit that we fell short on this commitment in the last few months and did not live up to your expectations, Kannan said. I am aware that our website and mobile app couldn't offer targeted solutions to some of the problems you faced. And I also understand that your on-ground experience may not have been up to your expectations on some instances, he further said. Assuring the customers that

Vistara cancels, reschedules several Feb flights; passengers complain

Vistara has cancelled and rescheduled a significant number of its February flights during the last few days, aviation industry sources said

Vistara fleet crosses 50 aircraft; 12 planes added in last 21 months

Vistara, which completed seven years of its operations on January 9, said on Monday its fleet has crossed 50 aircraft with over 12 planes added in the last 21 months alone despite pandemic challenges

Vinod Kannan takes over as Vistara CEO, replaces Leslie Thng

In its statement, Vistara said Deepak Rajawat has been elevated to take up the role of Vistara's Chief Commercial Officer from Saturday onwards.

Suspension of international flights impacting airlines' financial: Vistara

On the domestic front, air traffic is nearing pre-Covid-19 levels and grew 70 per cent in October compared with the year-ago period.

AirAsia India expected to soon get international flying permit

With AirAsia India getting close to obtaining international flying rights, conglomerate Tata Sons, will in the near future, have four airlines with permits for overseas operations.

Tata Group airlines to be top on 10 busiest routes, shows data

On the top 100 routes in terms of departures, Tata Group is ahead of its chief rival IndiGo on 30 of them

How Delhi Airport will gain commercially from a Tata-owned Air India

The airport plans to give terminal 3 exclusively for the Tata group airlines- Air India, Vistara, Air Asia India

Goodbye to the Maharaja: Air India sale signals less govt in commerce

The airline's privatisation is two decades late but Indian taxpayers ought to be relieved to have cut their losses.

Indian carriers expect smooth landing for employees' vaccination drive

Airlines in India began vaccinating their staff from May at their own or partner camps

Covid-19: AirAsia India to complete staff vaccination by mid-October

Vistara has also released a staff vaccination policy and employees who do not take doses by December-end would need to undergo a RT-PCR test or a rapid antigen test every week

Vistara to start non-stop flight service from Delhi to Paris from Nov 7

Full-service carrier Vistara on Thursday announced a non-stop flight service from Delhi to Paris, starting November 7, under the 'Air Bubble' pact between India and France. The services on the new route, to be catered by the Boeing 787-900 (Dreamliner) aircraft, will be operated twice a week on Wednesdays and Sundays, the Tata Sons-Singapore Airlines-run domestic carrier said in a release. Bookings for these flights are being progressively opened on all channels, including on the airline's website, mobile app, and through travel agents, it said. "We are very pleased to commence flights to Paris (Charles de Gaulle airport), a step that reflects our commitment to growing our global network. These flights give us the opportunity to further build our presence in Europe and to present India's finest full-service carrier to the world," said Leslie Thng, Chief Executive Officer, Vistara. The airline said it will accept all eligible customers meeting visa/entry requirements in both the ..